How To Fix WRF_PRC_SCD009 - No date description exists for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_SCD - Purchasing Scheduling Seasonal Procurement

• Message number: 009

• Message text: No date description exists for &1

What causes this issue?

In the current logon language, there is no description for the date key
date key &V1&.

System Response

The system display the date key as a description.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_SCD009 - No date description exists for &1 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_SCD009 indicates that there is no date description available for a specific date in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) modules, particularly when dealing with planning data, such as in the context of demand planning or supply planning.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Date Descriptions: The date for which the planning data is being processed does not have a corresponding description in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the planning area or the master data setup that prevent the system from recognizing the date.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the calendar or planning book.
  Time Period Settings: The time period settings in the planning book may not cover the date in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Date Descriptions:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning book) and check if the date in question has a description.
  If it is missing, you may need to create or update the date description in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the planning area and the master data are correctly configured.
  Check the settings in the planning book to ensure that the date range includes the date you are trying to process.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Run consistency checks on your master data and planning data to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TSM (for time series management) to check for issues.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Period Settings:
  
  If the time period settings in the planning book do not cover the date, adjust them accordingly.
  Ensure that the calendar settings are correct and that the date falls within the defined planning horizon.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) and /SAPAPO/TSM (for time series management).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this specific error.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.